Employment

In support of and in partnership with faculty, staff and administration, our Human Resources mission is to provide quality, innovative and timely programs, policies and services to attract, retain and motivate a workforce of the best-qualified people whose diversity and skills contribute to and sustain Paris Junior College's tradition of excellence.

Paris Junior College employs approximately 90 full-time and 130 part-time instructional staff members along with 145 full-time support and administrative staff members on three campuses.

Paris Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sex, disability or veteran status. The Office of Human Resources will ensure reasonable accommodations, upon request, for applicants with a disability.

Adjunct Faculty Qualifications

Paris Junior College continually develops a pool of potential adjunct instructors for current and future employment in a variety of teaching areas. Applications of candidates who meet the current criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) may be retained for future employment opportunities.

Workforce Development Courses require at least an associate's degree in the field and industry experience. Examples of these courses include air conditioning, welding, electronics, computer information services, office technologies, licensed vocational nursing, and drafting.

Developmental Courses require a bachelor's degree with a major or minor in the teaching field. Examples of these courses are Developmental English, Developmental mathematics, and learning skills courses.

Application Procedures

Depending upon the position sought, the following guidelines apply.

Professional And Faculty Positions

Applicants for professional positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy (faculty positions only). To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.

Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty Positions

Applicants for part-time faculty positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy. To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.

Support Staff Positions

Applicants for support staff positions must submit a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) A letter of application, resume, professional references and college transcripts are encouraged. Any test requirements for announced positions will be listed on the Announcement of Vacancy.

Note: Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application. Please print the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records. A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended.

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